Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
215: How to Help Your Loved One Make a Positive Change with Kenneth Carpenter
215: How to Help Your Loved One Make a Positive Change with Kenneth Carpenter
215: How to Help Your Loved One Make a Positive Change with Kenneth Carpenter
Monday 9th January 2023
Discover how empathy and support can help loved ones overcome addiction in this insightful episode with Kenneth Carpenter.
37 minutes
Supportive
Informative
Compassionate
Hopeful
Encouraging
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Support, kindness, and compassion are crucial yet underutilised in addiction recovery.
- Motivational interviewing can open communication channels with loved ones.
- Empathy transforms perceptions of addictive behaviours.
- Hope and support are vital catalysts for change, not just pain.
- Positive reinforcement nurtures desired behaviours.
We never heal through shame - it's our relationships that help us see us and do the hard work of change.
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane Osterlind chats with Kenneth Carpenter, PhD, a seasoned clinical psychologist and research scientist. Carpenter is also the co-author of 'The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends', which provides evidence-based skills to assist loved ones in making positive changes. The conversation focuses on the often overlooked role that family and friends play in addiction recovery.
Carpenter argues that support, kindness, and compassion are crucial elements in fostering lasting change, yet they are frequently underutilised. He introduces the concept of motivational interviewing and active listening as powerful tools for opening communication channels with those struggling with addiction. Carpenter emphasises the importance of understanding the motivations behind addictive behaviours, suggesting that empathy and curiosity can transform how family members perceive their loved one's struggles.
He challenges the traditional notion that pain is the sole motivator for change, advocating instead for hope and support as vital catalysts. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Carpenter illustrates how families can adopt a more supportive role without sacrificing their values. The episode is packed with practical advice on setting boundaries, maintaining self-awareness, and practising self-compassion. Carpenter encourages families to stay connected and utilise positive reinforcement to nurture desired behaviours.
His analogy of a garden underscores the importance of nurturing relationships rather than isolating them. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on how to help a loved one navigate addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies.